Value of Newspapers
Life without newspaper is
difficult to imagine. It is the first thing that we look for every morning. It
brings us news and views from all corners of the world. Any event or occurrence
of importance that takes place is reported by the newspapers.
The newspapers carry information
for everyone-businessman, politician, unemployed people, players and kids etc.
It widens knowledge, keeps one abreast of all advances made in the fields of
science, education, medicine and technology etc. Newspapers are important
pillar in a democracy. A free press not only makes people aware of the views
and policies of government, but also of their rights. It keeps the government
informed of people's wishes, desires and aspirations. It is a direct channel
through which public opinion can be expressed.
Newspapers keep us in constant
touch with news, developments, changes, advances and occurrences in each nook
and corner of the world and at a very little price to the reader. It's
popularity gives it immense power in moulding public opinion.
Unfortunately most newspapers
have vested interests. They are owned by capitalists and have to toe their
line. Some newspapers are 'organs of political party. Their loyalty to the
party is greater than sense of fair play.
It is essential to cultivate
faculty in the readers, so that they do not believe every word of news. The
newspaper should also have a very strict code of ethics to which it should
conscientiously adhere to.
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